2012 Events in Much Wenlock

This is a summary of events planned for 2012 in Much Wenlock and nearby.  Events marked *PROVISIONAL* may change dates so please do check back nearer to the time. If you are planning an event and would like to be included  please see the information at the foot of this page. Also see our full events listing here.

April 2012

10 – 21 April | Embroiders Guild Display
Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock
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13 - 15 April | Wenlock Poetry Festival
Various locations around Much Wenlock
t: 07969 253221 e:  w: www.wenlockpoetryfestival.org
The very best of contemporary poetry in exciting and varied ways.

14 - 28 April | Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
t: 01952 727952 e:  w: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Adrian Henri Works on Paper Exhibition. Original work and prints by Adrian Henri artist and poet.

May 2012

5 - 6 May | M21 ‘From the Medieval to the 21^st Century’ Disability Live art event
Based at the Priory Hall with events happening throughout the streets of Much Wenlock

Disability Live art event. From the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games comes M21: From the Medieval to the 21st Century. But is Much Wenlock only about pretty black and white buildings and living history in Middle England? M21 brings together the history of this small Shropshire town with the politics of live art to confront the reality of modern rural living. Renowned disabled artists Tanya Raabe, Alan McLean, Simon McKeown, Sean Burn, Noëmi Lakmaier, Ann Whitehurst and the Disabled Avant-Garde explore climate change, country living and historic practices through a disability aesthetic.

5- 25 May | Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
t: 01952 727952 e:  w: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Angela Harding. New paintings and prints. Hand-made greenwood chairs by Mike Abbott. Stephanie Cunningham ceramics. Jill Walker constructions and ceramics. Featured new jewellers: Eleanor Bolton and Michelle Oh.

9 May | Monsieur De Coubertin’s Magnificent Opymlic© Feat!
7.30pm at The Edge Theatre, Much Wenlock
w: www.edgeartscentre.co.uk
Riding Lights Theatre presents (as part of its national tour) a new, extraordinary piece of theatre about the revival of the modern Olympic Games. This is theatre with a spiritual heart, for everyone.

20th May | Civic Service
11.00am in Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock
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The Bishop of Hereford will dedicate the new  plaque that celebrates the inspiration of Dr William Penny Brookes.

30 May I Olympic Torch Relay visits Much Wenlock
Details to be announced

June 2012

2 - 24 June | Much Wenlock Festival
Various locations around Much Wenlock
w: www.muchwenlockfestival.co.uk
The Much Wenlock Festival takes place every two years in this historic Shropshire market town. Our 2012 festival will be very special as the town celebrates its Olympian heritage.

2- 29 June | Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
t: 01952 727952 e:  w: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Annie Ovenden. New paintings and drawings. Assemblages by Mirjana Smith.Featured new jewellers - Sally Grant and Nicola Mather.

9 - 10 June | Tom Sabin Commemorative Cycle Ride
Coventy to Much Wenlock
w: www.muchwenlockguide.info/news/tom-sabin-2.shtml
This is a challenging ride for the experienced cyclist, starting from Coventry on Saturday 9th June and proceeding to Much Wenlock, an outward journey of 100 miles, stopping off overnight in the historic Shropshire town and returning on Sunday 10th June taking a shorter route of 86 miles. See link for entry information.

16 June | Live Arts Celebration Concert
2.30pm. Holy Trinity Church, Much Wenlock

24 June | Brookes Inspiration Safari
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2.30pm at the Torch Memorial on the Gaskell Fields, then along the Brookes Walk and shorter routes, and to the Church Green. You may spot the President of the Methodist Conference jogging by with an Olympian Torch, in this running, trundling, walking event for all ages. The Brookes Inspiration Service follows at 4.00pm in Holy Trinity Church, with a sports personality as speaker, and refreshments. It's More than Gold.

July 2012

5 July | Poetry Parnassus
Location to be announced
www.muchwenlockguide.info/news/poetry-parnassus.shtml
Five poets attending the London 2012 Poetry Parnassus will be performing at Much Wenlock

7 - 28 July | Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
t: 01952 727952 e:  w: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Contemporary Art Medals. An exhibition including 6 international and 6 British art medallists curated by Ron Dutton. Student prize of £250, the winning medal will be awarded to Wenlock Olympian Society. Collectors prints - British printmakers. Featured new jewellers - Gerlinde Huth and Syan van Niftrik.

7 July | Midlands Glory Concert 
Museum of Iron, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge Gorge

Wenlock Olympian Society and Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust are proud to support this spectacular concert celebrating the startling achievements in sport, industry and the arts across the Midlands. The City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra will be joined by special star guests from the Midlands region in a concert of classical, rock, rap and soul music spanning two hundred years.

8 - 21 July | Wenlock Olympian Games
Linden Fields, Much Wenlock TF13 6JE & various locations around Shropshire
w: www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk
It was in 1850 that the first ever Olympian Games were held in Much Wenlock. The brainchild of Dr William Penny Brookes, the games inspired re-birth of the modern Olympic Games in 1896. The Wenlock games continue to be held on the original field every July attracting competitors from all over the UK.

8 July | Over the Edge, the Marathon and Half Marathon of the 2012 Wenlock Olympian Games.
Linear off road routes along Wenlock Edge, finishing in Much Wenlock. Optional coach to start. Marathon £25, Half Marathon £15.
www.wenlockedgenationaltrust.blogspot.com

11 July | Olympic Welcome Song Performance
Wenlock Priory
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The Welcome Song project is a collaboration between West Midlands, South West and South East, led by folk musician  Eliza Carthy and will be performed in Much Wenlock, Chipping Campden, Weymouth, Stoke Mandeville and Olympic Park.

14 July | Wenlock Olympian Games Celebration
Priory Field & Streets of Much Wenlock
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A new event to celebrate Much Wenlock's Olympian heritage. Street markets, entertainment and exhibitions will take place around the town during the weekend of Wenlock Olympian Games.

19 - 22 July | Encompass
The Edge Arts Centre, Much Wenlock
t: 01952 728911 w:
A dance and digital media extravaganza that makes links across continents and wraps dancing images around the audience. Different styles of dance will collide, merge and collaborate. Experience film, live performance, digital installations and a breath taking finale show in a huge 360-degree digital igloo. Encompass360 has connected people all around the world with local and international performers live and on-screen. This will be an experience not to be missed. Encompass360 is part of Dancing for the Games, which is inspired by London 2012 and part of the Cultural Olympiad in the West Midlands.

20 - 22 July | Festival at the Edge
Stokes Barn, Much Wenlock
t: 01939 236 626 e:  w: www.festivalattheedge.org
A weekend of fantastic storytelling, tall tales, terrific tellers, music and more, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Shropshire countryside.

August 2012

4 - 25 August | Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
t: 01952 727952 e:  w: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Summer show with Emily Morgan and more. Featured new jeweller: Katherine Campbell Legg. Nigel Lambert ceramics.

September 2012

1 September - 6 October | Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
t: 01952 727952 e:  w: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Alfred Stockham and George Tute. New paintings from Alf and paintings and prints from George.

7 - 10 September | Much Wenlock Walking Weekend
t: 01952 728646 w: www.muchwenlockguide.info/news/much-wenlock-walking-weekend.shtml
In celebration of the recent Walker are Welcome award, the first Much Wenlock Walking Weekend will be held from 7 - 10 September. See link for full programme.

29 September TBC | Wenlock Olympian Ball
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October 2012

13 October - 10 November | Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
t: 01952 727952 e:  w: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
New paintings from Joan Baker. Dennis Farrell ceramics. Featured jeweller: Catherine Tutt.

20 - 21 October | Methodist Church 150th Anniversary Flower Festival
Much Wenlock Methodist Church, King Street, Much Wenlock

21 October | Over the Edge Challenge.
A 17.5 mile challenge walk or run from Craven Arms to Much Wenlock. Waymarked route, refreshments along the way and at the finish. Coach to start available. £15
www.wenlockedgenationaltrust.blogspot.com

November 2012

17 November - 31 January 2013 | Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
t: 01952 727952 e:  w: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Winter Exhibition - The Alternative Landscape. Peter Tarrant and Norman Lamputt return. Supported by Sarah Philpott and Catherine Hyde. Tamsin Abbott glass. Featured jewellers:  Selina Campbell and others.

December 2012

1 December | Much Wenlock Christmas Fayre
t: 01952 727992e;
Popular annual Christmas event. A wide variety of eclectic stalls complementing the Town's shops. Festive entertainment, Santa's Grotto, carols and much more. Check out our website for more information. Park and Ride services in operation. 10am - 5pm.
FREE ENTRY.

December | Twenty Twenty Art Exhibition
Twenty Twenty Gallery, 3-4 High St, Much Wenlock TF13 6AA
t: 01952 727952 e:  w: www.twenty-twenty.co.uk
Christmas show

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